Ohio Code § 9.08
Ohio Code § 9.08. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 9.08.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “Computer,” “computer network,” “computer system,” “computer services,” “telecommunications
service,” and “information service” have the same meanings as in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code . (2) “ Contractor ” means either of the following: (a) A person who enters into a contract under section 9.06 of the Revised Code . (b) A person who enters into a contract under section 9.07 of the Revised Code to operate and manage a correctional facility in this state for out-of-state prisoners. (3) “ Private correctional facility ” means a correctional facility that is operated by a contractor under a contract
pursuant to section 9.06 or 9.07 of the Revised Code . (B) No officer or employee of a contractor who is operating and managing a private correctional
facility shall provide a prisoner in the private correctional facility access to or
permit a prisoner in the private correctional facility to have access to the internet
through the use of a computer, computer network, computer system, computer services,
telecommunications service, or information service unless both of the following apply: (1) The prisoner is accessing the internet solely for a use or purpose approved by the
managing officer of that prisoner's institution or by the managing officer's designee. (2) The provision of and access to the internet is in accordance with rules promulgated
by the department of rehabilitation and correction pursuant to section 5120.62 of the Revised Code . (C)(1) No prisoner in a private correctional facility shall access the internet through
the use of a computer, computer network, computer system, computer services, telecommunications
service, or information service unless both of the following apply: (a) The prisoner is accessing the internet solely for a use or purpose approved by the
managing officer of that prisoner's institution or by the managing officer's designee. (b) The provision of and access to the internet is in accordance with rules promulgated
by the department of rehabilitation and correction pursuant to section 5120.62 of the Revised Code . (2) Whoever violates division (C)(1) of this section is guilty of improper internet access,
a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 9.08
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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